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1900-1999 (20th century)

American Politics in the 20th Century

J. Bonasia

Offers an overview of the political history of the United States in the twentieth century.

320.973
BON

The Dragon in the Land of Snows

Tsering Shakya

A history of modern Tibet, discussing the efforts of Tibetan leaders to maintain the country's independence in the face of increasing political pressures.

951
TSE

If I Were Boss

Sinclair Lewis

A collection of fifteen business stories by American author Sinclair Lewis, orginally published between October 1915 and May 1921 in "Saturday Evening Post," and other magazines.

FIC
LEW

Letters of the Century

Contains over four hundred letters written by famous people and ordinary citizens that provide insight into the people, places, events, and trends of the twentieth century.

973.9
LET

Frank Lloyd Wright

Trewin Copplestone

This book discusses the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright, the most influential and important architect of the twentieth century.

720.9
Cop

The Illustrated History of the World. Volume 9, Emerging Powers

J. M. Roberts

This volume discusses the political struggle in Asia and the western Islamic lands, the Second World War and its aftermath, and radical changes in the world's population and economy.

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909
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The Illustrated History of the World. Volume 10, The New Global Era

J. M. Roberts

This volume discusses post-Cold War global politics, post-colonial struggles in the Middle East and Africa, and the roles of conflict and cooperation in the world at the turn of the century.

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909
Rob

A Dictionary of Twentieth-century Art

Ian Chilvers

Providing broad coverage of painting, sculpture, and graphic art, this dictionary presents entries on more than a thousand artists and on the major movements and styles of the twentieth century, inclu

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709.04
DIC

The Key to Modern Art of the Early 20th Century

Lourdes Cirlot

This book traces the evolution of the major artistic movements of the early 1900's.

709.04
Cir

Our Century

This book includes an overview of the United States during the 1950-1960 decade, covering daily life, world events, sports, arts, scientific advances, and more.

973.9
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